Julian Leupold

Julian Leupold has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Julian is currently working as a Product Manager at VRdirect - The Enterprise Virtual Reality Solution since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Lecturer Mediadesign at Die Forschende Hochschule Hof starting in 2021. Julian also worked as a Freelance Lecturer in Web Design & Animation at IUBH Internationale Hochschule from 2021, where they provided continuous support to students and imparted subject-specific knowledge with practical relevance.

Before transitioning into the education sector, Julian was a Professional Freelancer offering services in film, motion design, and UX design since 2013. Julian worked with clients such as Strichpunkt Design, Faktor3, BMW Group, and ProSiebenSat. 1, among others. Julian also held the role of User Experience Designer at F&P | Creating Communities from 2020 to 2022, where they were responsible for maintaining consistent user experience in an agile team.

In 2019, Julian worked as an Art Director Motion at Jung Von Matt/Neckar GmbH, collaborating on projects for clients such as DKB, Mercedes Benz Bank, and Kneipp. Julian previously held the position of Junior Art Director Motion at the same company. Julian's experience also includes working as a Working Student for interactive 360° experiences at VRdirect - Leading Enterprise Virtual Reality Platform, where they realized virtual reality experiences for clients like Porsche and Boston Consulting Group.

Earlier in their career, Julian worked as a Working Student in Motion Design at PIXEL SCHICKERIA, where they handled conception and production for clients including Audi Sport and RedBull Media. Julian also gained experience at BMW Group, where they worked in InnoLab: Industry 4.0 / Internal Communication, crafting innovative communication solutions for Industry 4.0 and collaborating with external partners and start-ups. Prior to that, they were a Working Student in PR / Film & Motion at LAMILUX.

Overall, Julian Leupold has a strong background in product management, lecturing, freelance work, UX design, motion design, and virtual reality experiences.

Julian Leupold received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Interaktive Mediensysteme from Technische Hochschule Augsburg from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mediadesign from Hochschule Hof, University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, they hold additional certifications as a Section4 Certified Product Strategist from Section4, obtained in March 2022, and as a Datenschutzbeauftragter from IHK Für Oberfranken Bayreuth.